96five Family Radio
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| Broadcast area | South-East Queensland |
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| Frequency | 96.5 MHz FM |
| Branding | Family-FM 96five |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Christian radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Family Radio Ltd |
| 96five Digital | |
| History | |
First air date | November 1, 2001[1] |
Call sign meaning | 4 = Queensland Family Radio Brisbane |
| Technical information | |
| ERP | 12,000 watts |
| HAAT | 283 m[2] |
Transmitter coordinates | 27°27′47″S 152°56′49″E / 27.46306°S 152.94694°E |
| Links | |
| Website | Official website |
96five (call sign: 4FRB) is a community broadcast radio station operated by Family Radio Ltd in Brisbane, Australia. The radio stations continued operation is supported by sponsorship, fundraising and pledges. A separate program output is aired on the stations DAB+ Digital Radio channel called "96five Digital".
Programming
Family FM (identified on-air as 96five) describes itself as being a "family-friendly broadcaster", with programming content that is suitable for all ages. It is similar to radio stations in Melbourne Light FM and Sydney's Hope 103.2.
The stations music playlist, consists of both contemporary Christian artists, and also mainstream artists. The station guarantees that listeners will hear no bad language or questionable content.
It also features numerous family segments and positive messages from family and ministry figures, that air each hour. A number of specialist programs such as Focus on the Family and Talking Life that deal with Christian, Mental Health and Family issues also air.
The station also conducts regular Outside Broadcasts at various events and locations, including Primary Schools and at feature community events.
Studios
The station's studios are based in the northern Brisbane suburb of Alderley.
The station's transmission facilities are located at a shared broadcast facility on Mt. Coot-tha.
Community Outreach
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The radio station organises and liaises with a number of community outreach programs and initiatives through its ministry.
- Cool Choices - A program designed for High School Students to teach them about making positive life choices.
- Free Food Appeal - An initiative that provides an organisation or family with a free amount of donated food.
- The Street Machines - Where the radio station sends out its promotional vehicle with prizes, to various locations, twice a day.
- Elevation CDs - The station creates a CD of positive music, gathered from its playlists. These are occasionally handed out for free, as part of other initiatives.